Sth 47 over Sugar Bush Creek
FairIron County, Wisconsin · 7.4M N JCT Cth D · Structure no. B26002300000000
- Built
- 1994
- 31 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 31 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,000
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sth 47 over Sugar Bush Creek is a concrete slab carrying Sth 47 over Sugar Bush Creek in Iron County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger than the Wisconsin average of 40.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2043. The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 42.9 mi (69 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sth 47 over Sugar Bush Creek built?
It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sth 47 over Sugar Bush Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.
How much traffic does Sth 47 over Sugar Bush Creek carry?
About 1,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Sth 47 over Sugar Bush Creek?
The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns Sth 47 over Sugar Bush Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.